Mayor Olivia Chow

• Toronto mayor says raising Israeli flag at City Hall ceremony is ‘divisive’

  Toronto's mayor says she decided to not attend a City Hall ceremony marking Israel's national day because an Israeli flag-raising ceremony is currently "divisive."

  Canada

  May 14, 2024
  
• Toronto city council debates vacant home tax hike amid budget and housing crunch

  Toronto city council is discussing a proposed hike to its vacant home tax, backed by Mayor Olivia Chow as a way to help battle a housing crunch.

  Politics

  Oct 11, 2023
  
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• Backed by Chow, Toronto transit safety plan proposes 178 new frontline staff

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is backing a transit safety plan to hire 178 new frontline staff, mostly by adding more customer service agents at transit stations. 

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
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• Toronto exploring new taxes, parking levy to tackle budget deficit

  Mayor Olivia Chow has also urged the provincial and federal governments to give Toronto more financial support. 

  Politics

  Aug 17, 2023
• ‘Change can come in many forms’: Chow plans to listen ahead of taking office

  The 66-year-old progressive will begin her term on July 12 following two weeks of discussions with top city officials.

  Politics

  Jun 29, 2023